Simo Valakari has pinpointed the St Mirren threats St Johnstone must counter in Saturday’s Premiership contest. St Mirren are next up for the Perth side, who travel to Paisley on Saturday knowing a victory could send them to the top of the table. However, they will face a Buddies side full of confidence off the back of their 2-0 opening weekend win over Falkirk. And having watched the Paisley Saints in action at the weekend, Perth boss, Valakari, has identified two particular traits of Craig McLeish’s side that impressed him. He told Saints TV: “We saw St Mirren play on Saturday, I was very, very impressed.